Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Please stand for the Pledge:
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
And now for a moment of reflection
Happy Birthday
Taylor Uptmor
Bus Announcements
Bus #3, Bus #20, Bus #23 are double routes today.
Just a reminder that RIS double bus riders will go to the elementary campus to wait until their bus arrives.
Did you know your case keeps your Chromebook safe from drops, spills and other incidents? It is your responsibility as a RIS student to keep your Chromebook in its case at all times. Make sure you are following this expectation everyday.
6th graders-Please bring chromebooks to music class this week!
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Chicken Fried Rice
Cheeseburger on Bun
Chicken Egg Roll Bowl
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Dates
11/1 - No School- Full Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/2 - Picture Retakes
11/3 - Half Day - 11:15 Dismissal - No Lunch Served
Fifth Grade Chorus - Halloween Spooktacular Show
Rehearsals begin today for all actors in our the production and tomorrow (Tuesday October 17th is our “Thriller” Dance choreography session). We rehearse every day this week from 3:15-5:00 and next week from 3:15-5:30 until the Big Show at 4:30 on October 26th!
*All rehearsals are optional; however, we'd really like to have all kids on Tuesday and Wednesday October 24th and 25th for our Final Rehearsals if at all possible!
The Full Rehearsal Schedule is posted on the Chorus Canvas page or you may access the schedule here!
Picture Retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 2nd
Their website is- INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER. Please use 80121MB for the order code. This order is to be used for retake pictures only.
Halloween fundraiser for RIS PTO
Please join us Saturday, Oct. 28 for good fun and Halloween fun to support the PTO! Boo Crew and Buckhart Tavern will be giving a percentage of proceeds from sales that day back to the PTO. Click to view the flyer for details or visit our facebook page.
Boo Crew Children's Matinee for the PTO, Oct. 28, 3 - 5 pm
Buckhart Tavern Dine for the PTO, Oct. 28, 2 - 6 pm
CANCELED - Halloween Color Blast 5k:
We regret to inform you that the Junior Class Halloween Color Blast 5k Fundraiser, initially planned to take place on Sunday, October 29th has been cancelled. Because of low interest numbers we will be canceling this event and refunding all those that did register.
Please direct any questions or concerns to Junior Class Co-Sponors Alexandra Gunter (agunter@rochester3.net) or Olivia Seitz (oseitz@rochester3a.net)
RYAA Basketball
Registration for RYAA Basketball is now open to boys and girls in grades K-2, 3-4 and 5-6. Registration ends Nov. 15. Volunteer coaches are also needed to keep this program running.
Register at www.ryaasports.org. If you have questions, email basketball@ryaasports.org.
DENTAL EXAM VISIT AT SCHOOL
The Rochester School District will be hosting Miles of Smiles, Ltd., a mobile dentist program. Miles of Smiles provides preventative dental services in our school to eligible students in all grades. Services may include a dental exam, cleaning, fluoride, and sealants, where needed, to students who have pre-registered. The medical card and All Kids covers this visit 100%. Services performed are billed to: Medicaid/All Kids, county grantees via the IDPH Dental Sealant Grant Program*, various granting agencies, & private insurance. Miles of Smiles, Ltd. accepts reimbursement status as final payment. Families and schools are never billed for copayments, deductibles, or balances.
This exam does qualify for the required dental exam for K, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grade students due by May 15, 2024. It also qualifies for next year's dental requirements if you have a current 1st, 5th, or 8th grader. If you are interested in the program, please complete the linked form and return to your school nurse as soon as possible. A copy of this form can be sent home with your student by request. Please return completed forms by 9/29/2023. Once forms are collected Miles of Smiles will set a date for our visit. Contact your school nurse, see attached handout, or checkout the Miles of Smiles Website for additional information.
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted to the office no later than 2:00pm. Please call the office at 217-498-6215 or email your changes to Mrs. Howie at chowie@rochester3a.net or Mrs. Lovett at clovett@rochester3a.net. Any request for transportation changes past 2:00 pm cannot be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parent Pick-up:
For parent pick-up at the end of the day, we prefer the line system. All parents should remain in their vehicles and follow the pick-up line around and to the front of the building. You may also choose to park in the spots in the parking lot. It is our preference that you use the line system, however if you choose to park, please come to the front of the building and escort your student to the vehicle safely. Under no circumstances should students be walking across the parking lot unescorted. Thank you for your help with this!
Lunch Balances
The low lunch balance alerts have been reactivated for all families. You will get an alert when your lunch balance is below $5.00. If you choose to shut off the alert, you will no longer get any school announcements.